TCIA accident report

Three people attacked by bees at job site

A climber and two firefighters were injured in a bee attack May 17, 2025, in Morgan’s Point Resort, Texas. The climber was suspended in a tree wearing a safety harness and was covered in bees. Two fire specialists were attempting to rescue the worker when they also were attacked by the bees. A bystander was […]

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Climber rescued from height upside down

A climber was rescued after being stuck upside down in his harness May 12, 2025, in Woodfin, North Carolina. The worker was 30 feet in the air when the Weaverville Fire Department was called to assist with additional equipment. The worker was rescued without injury, according to a Woodfin Fire Department Facebook post.

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Climber rescued from tree

A climber was rescued after his arm became stuck while up in a tree May 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Firefighters used a ladder to rescue the worker, and he was transported to the hospital with an arm injury, according to a WFMY News 2 report

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Injured climber rescued by firefighters

An injured worker was rescued from 30 feet up in a tree March 25, 2025, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The worker was harnessed and holding a chain saw. He appeared to be holding his arm. Rescuers reached the injured man by ladder and adjusted his harness so he could be lowered to the ground. He […]

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Two workers rescued from lift

Two workers were rescued when the wheeled compact lift they were in tipped March 23, 2025, in Windsor Township, Pa. The workers were in the basket of the lift trimming trees when the equipment became unstable and began to tip. Rescue workers stabilized the equipment and were able to rescue the workers, according to a […]

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